Workers will suffer unless they are prioritised in Brexit talks, unions have warned.

The TUC said jobs and rights would be at risk if Britain was a “bargain-basement economy” after quitting the EU.

Its chief, Frances O’Grady, urged Government to get “the best deal we can for workers” and tackle investment.

She said: “We have to do all we can to protect jobs at risk from leaving the EU.

“Already we’re seeing hiring freezes and investment decisions on hold. Our key priority is good jobs, with decent rights, not more zero-hours contracts. Britain must not become a bargain-basement economy, undercutting our European neighbours.”

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Speaking ahead of the Trades Union Congress in Brighton, Ms O’Grady added: “If we put closing this investment gap at the heart of Britain’s new economic plan, we can make sure Britain’s working people have a chance to prosper outside the EU.”